PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Little East Conference (LEC) has named Bridgewater State University sophomore James Hein its Men’s Swimmer of the Week and Keene State College freshman Charlie Lamonica its Rookie Swimmer of the Week following their recent performances.

Swimmer of the Week: James Hein, Bridgewater State

Hein, a sophomore from Holliston, Mass., won the 50-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 22.52 seconds in Bridgewater State’s 116-90 dual-meet loss to Saint Michael’s College. He also placed second in the 100-yard butterfly in 56.31 seconds and helped the Bears win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:28.70, contributing a 22.10-second split.

Rookie Swimmer of the Week: Charlie Lamonica, Keene State

Lamonica, a freshman from Medway, Mass., finished 11th overall at the Keene State Sprint Pentathlon with a combined time of 2:58.08. His top individual finish came in the 50-yard freestyle, where he placed fifth in 24.01 seconds. He also finished 11th in the 50-yard backstroke (30.37) and 100-yard individual medley (1:03.30), 13th in the 50-yard breaststroke (33.46) and 14th in the 50-yard butterfly (26.94).